Tanjung Bungah Review

Literally meaning ‘Flower Cape’, Tanjung Bungah is a seaside suburb located between Gurney and Batu Feringghi, about a half-hour’s drive from George Town. Originally a sleepy fishing village, it has risen in popularity over the years to become one of Penang’s most popular destinations. Watersports activities are most popular in Tanjung Bungah, with Penang Water Sports Centre based here.

Built amongst its spectacular natural landscape are world-class hotels and resorts, offering guests the utmost comfort and luxury in an idyllic location.Due to its ideal location between Gurney and Batu Feringghi, many visitors choose to stay in Tanjung Bungah instead since the hotels available here are generally much cheaper than the ones in Gurney and Batu Feringghi. Its close proximity to these two major tourist destinations makes it more convenient and economical for visitors to travel to and from these areas.

Tanjung Bungah Attractions

Tanjung Bungah is pretty quiet when compared to its more touristy neighbours, Batu Feringghi, Gurney and George Town.

It may not have even half as many things to see as George Town, but the two attractions it has – the Floating Mosque and the Toy Museum – are unique and interesting in their own right. (Read more …)

Tanjung Bungah Activities

Being a seaside town, Tanjung Bungah is perhaps most well-known for its miles upon miles of sandy beaches. It’s no wonder then that water sports and water-based activities are considered the main things to do here.

Take a dip in the waters of Tanjung Bungah, or head down to Penang Water Sports Centre for a more structured water-based activity. (Read more …)

Tanjung Bungah Restaurants

Plenty of dining options are available in Tanjung Bungah. From Indian to German cuisine and from shoplot restaurants to food courts, you are sure to find whatever your tastebuds fancy, even though the options may not be as wide and as varied as George Town.

Nevertheless, the food here are just as tasty if not more, as most of the restaurants adopt a homemade approach to their offerings. (Read More …)

Tanjung Bungah Shopping

There are two main spots in Tanjung Bungah when it comes to shopping – both at the opposite ends of the spectrum - one is a sprawling, modern mall and the other a traditional, humble market.

Even though the mall isn’t exactly in Tanjung Bungah itself (Tanjung Bungah doesn’t have any mall yet), it is situated close enough in Tanjung Tokong, just next door to Tanjung Bungah. (Read more …)

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